Benson Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez
Completed
MMA Bout
April 20, 2013
Apr 20, 2013
W
Henderson defeats Melendez
L
Decision, Split
5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
Fighter Comparison
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18-2-0
Climbed to 19-2 |
Pro
Record |
21-2-0
Fell to 21-3 |
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| Climbed to 19-2 | Record After Fight | Fell to 21-3 | ||
|
-330
(Moderate Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+270
(Moderate Underdog) |
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Champion
Lightweight |
Title |
Challenger
Lightweight |
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Nation
|
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|
Glendale
Arizona |
Fights out of
|
San Francisco
California |
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29
+5 mos, 4 days |
Age at Fight |
31
+1 week, 1 day |
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155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
154.0 lbs
(69.9 kgs) |
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5'9"
(175cm) |
Height |
5'9"
(176cm) |
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|
70.0"
(178cm) |
Reach |
73.0"
(185cm) |
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| MMA Lab | Gym | Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu |
Henderson vs. Melendez Fight Predictions
Fight Predictions
Tapology Community Picks: 1,534
KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Melendez
11%
Henderson
89%
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez
- Date: Saturday 04.20.2013 at 08:00 PM ET
- Referee: John McCarthy
- Venue: HP Pavilion
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: San Jose, California, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 12 of 12)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- TV Commentary: Joe Rogan, Mike Goldberg
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Henderson Disclosed Pay: $200,000
- Melendez Disclosed Pay: $175,000
- Title on Line: UFC Lightweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Henderson
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